I paid about $150 for the Octopus NW-110. I'm extremely pleased. It took a while to get the settings just right, but now it's humming along nicely. I also liked the small footprint. I had a used Berlin, which was huge and took up way too much space in my sump.

I'll agree with you up to a certain point on the first two paragraphs and am 1000% with you on the third statement. ;D Luna

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Seriously, BK would never be considered in my searches. A local used it for 6 months them got a 180 instead. It was like new and I didn't pay shipping. Had to do it. And yes, it is very nice. It is not expensive just because of the name, you can tell it's because of the build.

It does not take much to throw together the best materials and equipment with all the bells ad whistles and charge a premium. I have more respect for those that can offer a reliable well built product with good features at an affordable price.

When I got to the pump that is responsible for the bubbles I found a snail shell in there...so it was blocking it off! Cleaned it out, cleaned the skimmer and all connections...and I already have skimmate in the cup! ;D So will tell you more tomorrow

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That will do it! I had the same problem from just salt creep in the venturi. Definitely worth cleaning now and then. Glad it is working better now.

I paid around $150 for my AquaC Urchin (the in-sump version of a Remora) powered by a Maxi-jet 900. I have used this skimmer non-stop for about a two years and I couldn't be happier with it. Low maintainence, quite, and super consistant. What else can you ask for?? The only downside is I have to empty the collection cup every five days....... Is that a bad thing?? lol Anyway, I recommend this setup for anyone with a nano that has room for it in their sump.

It does not take much to throw together the best materials and equipment with all the bells ad whistles and charge a premium. I have more respect for those that can offer a reliable well built product with good features at an affordable price.

I feel I always have to justify the expense of my Skimmer. the fact is I was offered a deal I could not pass up. When you run a 400G system that is dominated with SPS you need a big good skimmer. Once you get up the volume I have just about every skimmer come in at that price. Take a look at Deltec, H&S, Euro Reef and any of the other top performance skimmers you will find the Bubble king isn't over priced

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